as in fraud
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
that's just a scam to bilk insurance companies for staged accidents
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Recent Examples of scam
In January, the FTC flagged a smishing scam: a message that appears to be from a state road toll company that informs recipients about an outstanding balance.
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
What the unpaid toll scam texts look like Scam texts are often formulaic in nature with some variations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Seeking Solitude Can Provide Emotional Regulation and Sense of Autonomy
Uncertainty Can Improve Learning
Getting comfortable with uncertainty can do more than protect you from scams.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
In June 2023, INTERPOL issued a global warning about the rising activities of human trafficking networks fueled by online job scams.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
What the unpaid toll scam texts look like Scam texts are often formulaic in nature with some variations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Seeking Solitude Can Provide Emotional Regulation and Sense of Autonomy
Uncertainty Can Improve Learning
Getting comfortable with uncertainty can do more than protect you from scams.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
In June 2023, INTERPOL issued a global warning about the rising activities of human trafficking networks fueled by online job scams.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scam
Noun
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Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for executing eviction notices, orders of protection, and investigating financial and tax fraud.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Quantum computing could allow companies to analyze risk, detect fraud, and predict market trends better than ever before.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Among the top swindles is one in which people extort money by pretending an arrest warrant has been issued for the victim, Smith said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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He was convicted of financial card fraud in 1990, theft by check twice in 1990, two counts of issuing a worthless check in 1994, theft by check in 1994, four counts of theft by swindle in October 2002 and one count two months later.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The telltale sign exposing the hoax is a small ALLOD label on the original image, which stands for America’s Last Line of Defense – the satire site behind the post. That label and a satire watermark were meant to signal that the story was fictional.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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But Trump’s hoax will not work for long, given the oligarchy’s conspicuous takeover of America under Trump II.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As with most things IRS-related, the key is to know the rules, weigh the pros and cons, and make an informed decision.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Pros & cons High cash-back rates for common student expenses, such as groceries, dining and entertainment No annual fee No foreign transaction fees High APR More details Highlights Highlights shown here are provided by the issuer and have not been reviewed by CNBC Select’s editorial staff.—
Brett Holzhauer,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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The military declares martial law in the town as Daniels and his fellow scientists race to develop a cure, even as the nefarious McClintock schemes to bomb Cedar Creek to smithereens to contain the virus.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The White Van is a kinetic heist thriller following a troubled young woman who is lured into a criminal scheme that leaves her wanted for bank robbery and hunted by a corrupt cop who doesn’t want justice – but wants the money for himself.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Scam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scam. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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